Cucina Alessa

Cucina Alessa Menu

(949) 645-2148
6700 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Per Iniziare


Olives
$11.00
Castelvetrano, Kalamata and Cerignola Rosse.
Brussels Sprouts
$14.00
Pancetta, garlic and sage butter.
Ravioli di Zucca Appetizer
$17.00
Butternut squash ravioli, sage, brown butter sauce.
Bruschetta al Pomodoro
$16.00
Tomatoes, basil, garlic and focaccetta bread.
Scampi Capri
$21.00
Shrimp, garlic, chili flakes, lobster reduction.
Carpaccio
$22.00
Filet mignon, extra virgin olive oil, lemon, capers, Parmigiano cheese and arugula.
Bella Meatballs Appetizer
$22.00
Polpette sauce, burrata, focaccetta bread.
Vongole
$21.00
Clams, tomato garlic white wine sauce.
Calamari Fritti
$22.00
Calamari, arrabbiata sauce.
Fritto Misto
$26.00
Shrimp, calamari, zucchini, arrabbiata sauce.
Burricotta
$13.00
Burrata stuffed with ricotta with Italian black lava salt and rosemary extra virgin olive oil. Served over arugula with focaccetta bread.
Fresh Mozzarella
$11.00
Nodini
$11.25
Fresh buffala mozzarella with aromatic focaccia breadcrumbs lightly fried and served with pomodoro basil sauce.
Scamorze
$11.00
Smoked mozzarella wrapped with speck, baked, and served over bruschetta tomato.
Truffle Fries
12.00
Truffle oil, Parmigiano cheese.

$Salumi e Formaggio


Parma Prosciutto
$20.00
Aged 14 months.
Prosciutto San Daniele
$21.00
Aged 18 months. The king of prosciutto.
Soppressata Calabrese
$16.00
Spicy salami.
Parmigiano
$20.00
Parmigiano cheese, pears, Italian honey and caramelized walnuts.
Burrata
$19.00
Burrata cheese, sea salt, extra virgin olive oil, marinated artichokes and imported olives.
Chef's Choice Board
35.00
Chef's choice of meat, cheese, seasonal vegetables, focaccetta bread.

$Insalate e Zuppa

Add chicken, shrimp or salmon to the salad for an additional charge.
Minestrone Soup
$11.00
Seasonal vegetable soup.
Della Casa Salad
$13.00
Mixed greens, tomatoes, mushrooms, carrots, Parmigiano cheese and balsamic vinaigrette.
Julius Caesar Salad
$14.00
Romaine, garlic crouton, pecorino cheese, Caesar dressing.
Fragole Salad
$16.00
Mixed greens, golden beets, strawberries, caramelized walnuts, strawberry vinaigrette.
Pere e Gorgonzola Salad
$15.00
Mixed greens, pears, Gorgonzola Dolce, caramelized walnuts and raspberry vinaigrette.
Caprese Salad
$16.00
Tomatoes, mozzarella, Kalamata olives, basil, extra virgin oil and balsamic reduction.
Heirloom Burrata Salad
$21.00
Heirloom tomato carpaccio, arugula, burrata and Castelvetrano olives.
Side Della Casa Salad
$7.00
Organic baby mixed greens, tomatoes, mushrooms, shredded carrots, Italian herb vinaigrette, and topped with shaved Parmigiano.
Side Julius Caesar Salad
$7.25
A traditional Caesar salad recipe. Served with Parmigiano garlic crostini and shaved Pecorino cheese.
Speck
$9.50
Smoked prosciutto.
House Chopped Salad
$23.00
Shrimp, romaine, bruschetta, avocado, bacon, carrots, Caesar dressing.
Salmone Salad
25.00
Salmon, mixed greens, tomatoes, asparagus, citrus vinaigrette.

$Pizze

Add prosciutto, speck salami or seasonal vegetables for an additional charge.
Pizza Pepperoni
$21.00
Pepperoni, mozzarella, pomodoro sauce.
Pizza Napoletana
$19.00
Homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil, and extra virgin olive oil.
Pizza Arrabbiata
$21.00
Calabrese salami, smoked mozzarella, tomatoes, garlic, fresh chili peppers.
Pizza di Parma
$23.00
Parma prosciutto, mozzarella, ricotta, arugula and Parmigiano cheese.
Pizza Funghi Misti
$21.00
Seasonal mushrooms, fontina cheese and truffle oil.
Pizza Salsicce
$21.00
Italian sausage, mushrooms, mozzarella and pomodoro sauce.
Calzone
23.00
Pepperoni, sausage, ricotta, mozzarella and pomodoro sauce.

$Primi and Secondi

Substitute whole wheat, gluten-free or fresh pasta for an additional charge.
Vegan Ravioli
$22.00
Tofu veggie ravioli - pomodoro sauce
Ravioli Leggeri
$22.00
Spinach ricotta ravioli, pomodoro sauce.
Spaghetti con Polpette
$24.00
Meatballs and polpette sauce.
Penne Funghi e Salsicce
$23.00
Italian sausage, mushrooms, porcini arugula cream sauce.
Lasagna Napoletane
$24.00
Crumbled meatballs, ricotta cheese, mozzarella, basil and Bolognese sauce.
Linguine Pescatore
$32.00
Mussels, clams, calamari and shrimp in a white wine tomato sauce. Also available with white wine sauce.
Capellini al Pomodoro
$18.00
Angel hair pasta, garlic and pomodoro sauce.
Tortellini Prosciutto
$24.00
Meat tortellini, prosciutto and sage cream sauce.
Livornese
$36.00
Linguine, seasonal fish, scallop, shrimp and white wine tomato sauce.
Conchiglie Gamberi e Asparagi
$25.00
Shell pasta, shrimp, asparagus and lobster cream sauce.
Spaghetti Vegetariani
$20.00
Whole wheat pasta, seasonal vegetables, garlic, basil and extra virgin olive oil.
Rigatoni Toscana
$23.00
Chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, and porcini cream sauce.
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
$22.00
Potato dumplings, mozzarella and pomodoro sauce. Available in Bolognese or 4 formaggi sauce for an additional charge.
Penne Norma
$20.00
Eggplant, smoked mozzarella and pomodoro sauce.
Ravioli di Zucca Entree
$26.00
Butternut squash ravioli, sage and brown butter sauce.
Pappardelle al Sugo D'Agnello
$27.00
Ribbon pasta, braised lamb and ricotta salata.
Pappardelle Bolognese
$24.00
Ribbon pasta and Bolognese sauce.
Ravioletti
$24.00
Meat ravioli, pecorino cheese and Bolognese sauce.
Ravioli D'Aragosta
$32.00
Lobster fennel ravioli and vodka cream sauce.
Conchiglie con Pancetta
$24.00
Seashell pasta, smoked pancetta, onions, mushrooms and Marsala cream sauce.
Fettuccine Alfredo
$20.00
Fettuccine, Parmigiano cheese cream sauce. Add chicken or shrimp for an additional charge.
Tortelli di Carne
$27.00
Short rib tortelli, walnut porcini cream sauce.
Tortellini di Pollo
$24.00
Chicken tortellini, shallots and vodka cream sauce.
Spaghetti Carbonara
$27.00
Spaghetti - panchetta - egg - onion - parmigiana cheese - parsley
Fusilli Napoli
$38.00
Lemon pasta, shrimp, garlic, parsley, Calabrian chili flakes and white wine lemon cream sauce.
Pollo Saltimbocca
$30.00
Pan-roasted chicken breast, San Daniel prosciutto, smoked mozzarella, white wine porcini mushroom sauce, artichokes and seasonal potatoes.
Pollo Parmigiana
$29.00
Breaded chicken breast, Asiago, Parmigiano, penne and pomodoro sauce.
Pollo Marsala
$28.00
Pan-roasted chicken breast with portobello mushrooms, Marsala wine sauce, seasonal potatoes and sauteed vegetables.
Grigliata di Pesce
$45.00
Lobster tail, salmon, scallops, garlic white wine lemon sauce, linguine and almond pesto.
Salmone al Ferri
$30.00
Grilled salmon, rosemary lemon sauce and seasonal vegetables.
Gamberoni alla Brace
$44.00
Grilled herbed shrimp, linguine and alla checca sauce.
Risotto Gamberi e Asparagi
20.50
Arborio rice with shrimp and asparagus in a lobster reduction wine sauce.

$Sides


Seasonal Vegetables
$8.00
Seasonal Potatoes
$7.00
Sauteed Broccoli
$7.00
Side of Bella Meatball
$6.00
1 piece.
Side Salad
$8.00
Sauteed Spinach
$7.00
Roasted Rosemary Potatoes
6.00

$Secondi (Archived)


Capesante al Limone
32.00
Grilled, fresh herb-marinated large diver scallops served over roasted bell pepper puree with lemon risotto.

$Paste Freshe (Archived)


Dolci (desserts)


Tiramisu
$14.00
lady fingers, espresso, Kahlua, sweet mascarpone cream
Spumoni
$8.00
Cannoli
$12.00
trio pastry shell, shaved chocolate marscapone cream
Ricotta Cheesecake
$13.00
Chocolate Lava Cake
$15.00
chocolate lava cake with a side of vanilla ice cream
Vanilla Crème Brûlée
10.00

$Catering Pizze

Add prosciutto, speck salami or seasonal vegetables for an additional charge.
Pizza Pepperoni
$18.00
Pepperoni, mozzarella, pomodoro sauce.
Pizza Napoletana
$17.00
Homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil, and extra virgin olive oil.
Pizza Arrabbiata
$19.00
Calabrese salami, smoked mozzarella, tomatoes, garlic, fresh chili peppers.
Pizza di Parma
$20.00
Parma prosciutto, mozzarella, ricotta, arugula and Parmigiano cheese.
Pizza Funghi Misti
$19.00
Seasonal mushrooms, fontina cheese and truffle oil.
Pizza Salsicce
$19.00
Italian sausage, mushrooms, mozzarella and pomodoro sauce.
Calzone
20.00
Pepperoni, sausage, ricotta, mozzarella and pomodoro sauce.

$Catering Per Iniziare


Olives
$9.00
Castelvetrano, Kalamata and Cerignola Rosse.
Brussels Sprouts
$12.00
Pancetta, garlic and sage butter.
Ravioli di Zucca Appetizer
$13.00
Butternut squash ravioli, sage, brown butter sauce.
Bruschetta al Pomodoro
$14.00
Tomatoes, basil, garlic and focaccetta bread.
Scampi Capri
$18.00
Shrimp, garlic, chili flakes, lobster reduction.
Carpaccio
$19.00
Filet mignon, extra virgin olive oil, lemon, capers, Parmigiano cheese and arugula.
Bella Meatballs Appetizer
$20.00
Polpette sauce, burrata, focaccetta bread.
Vongole
$19.00
Clams, tomato garlic white wine sauce.
Calamari Fritti
$16.00
Calamari, arrabbiata sauce.
Fritto Misto
$20.00
Shrimp, calamari, zucchini, arrabbiata sauce.
Burricotta
$13.00
Burrata stuffed with ricotta with Italian black lava salt and rosemary extra virgin olive oil. Served over arugula with focaccetta bread.
Fresh Mozzarella
$11.00
Nodini
$11.25
Fresh buffala mozzarella with aromatic focaccia breadcrumbs lightly fried and served with pomodoro basil sauce.
Scamorze
$11.00
Smoked mozzarella wrapped with speck, baked, and served over bruschetta tomato.
Truffle Fries
10.00
Truffle oil, Parmigiano cheese.

$Catering Primi and Secondi

Substitute whole wheat, gluten-free or fresh pasta for an additional charge.
Ravioli Leggeri
$18.00
Spinach ricotta ravioli, pomodoro sauce.
Spaghetti con Polpette
$20.00
Meatballs and polpette sauce.
Penne Funghi e Salsicce
$19.00
Italian sausage, mushrooms, porcini arugula cream sauce.
Lasagna Napoletane
$20.00
Crumbled meatballs, ricotta cheese, mozzarella, basil and Bolognese sauce.
Linguine Pescatore
$27.00
Mussels, clams, calamari and shrimp in a white wine tomato sauce. Also available with white wine sauce.
Capellini al Pomodoro
$16.00
Angel hair pasta, garlic and pomodoro sauce.
Tortellini Prosciutto
$19.00
Meat tortellini, prosciutto and sage cream sauce.
Livornese
$28.00
Linguine, seasonal fish, scallop, shrimp and white wine tomato sauce.
Conchiglie Gamberi e Asparagi
$21.00
Shell pasta, shrimp, asparagus and lobster cream sauce.
Spaghetti Vegetariani
$18.00
Whole wheat pasta, seasonal vegetables, garlic, basil and extra virgin olive oil.
Rigatoni Toscana
$20.00
Chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, and porcini cream sauce.
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
$18.00
Potato dumplings, mozzarella and pomodoro sauce. Available in Bolognese or 4 formaggi sauce for an additional charge.
Penne Norma
$18.00
Eggplant, smoked mozzarella and pomodoro sauce.
Ravioli di Zucca Entree
$23.00
Butternut squash ravioli, sage and brown butter sauce.
Pappardelle al Sugo D'Agnello
$25.00
Ribbon pasta, braised lamb and ricotta salata.
Pappardelle Bolognese
$21.00
Ribbon pasta and Bolognese sauce.
Ravioletti
$21.00
Meat ravioli, pecorino cheese and Bolognese sauce.
Ravioli D'Aragosta
$28.00
Lobster fennel ravioli and vodka cream sauce.
Radiatore con Pancetta
$22.00
Spinach pasta, smoked pancetta, onions, mushrooms and Marsala cream sauce.
Fettuccine Alfredo
$17.00
Fettuccine, Parmigiano cheese cream sauce. Add chicken or shrimp for an additional charge.
Tortelli di Carne
$25.00
Short rib tortelli, walnut porcini cream sauce.
Tortellini di Pollo
$20.00
Chicken tortellini, shallots and vodka cream sauce.
Campanelle con Salmone
$25.00
Tomato pasta, salmon, shallots and vodka cream sauce.
Fusilli Napoli
$30.00
Lemon pasta, shrimp, garlic, parsley, Calabrian chili flakes and white wine lemon cream sauce.
Pollo Saltimbocca
$26.00
Pan-roasted chicken breast, San Daniel prosciutto, smoked mozzarella, white wine porcini mushroom sauce, artichokes and seasonal potatoes.
Pollo Parmigiana
$25.00
Breaded chicken breast, Asiago, Parmigiano, penne and pomodoro sauce.
Pollo Marsala
$25.00
Pan-roasted chicken breast with portobello mushrooms, Marsala wine sauce, seasonal potatoes and sauteed vegetables.
Grigliata di Pesce
$35.00
Lobster tail, salmon, scallops, garlic white wine lemon sauce, linguine and almond pesto.
Salmone al Ferri
$26.00
Grilled salmon, rosemary lemon sauce and seasonal vegetables.
Gamberoni alla Brace
$33.00
Grilled herbed shrimp, linguine and alla checca sauce.
Risotto Gamberi e Asparagi
20.50
Arborio rice with shrimp and asparagus in a lobster reduction wine sauce.

$Catering Dolci (Archived)


Tiramisu
$10.00
Spumoni
$10.00
Cannoli
$10.00
Ricotta Cheesecake
$10.00
Chocolate Lava Cake
$10.00
Vanilla Crème Brûlée
10.00

$Catering Secondi (Archived)


Capesante al Limone
32.00
Grilled, fresh herb-marinated large diver scallops served over roasted bell pepper puree with lemon risotto.

$Catering Sides


Seasonal Vegetables
$8.00
Seasonal Potatoes
$7.00
Sauteed Broccoli
$7.00
Side of Bella Meatball
$5.00
1 piece.
Side Salad
$8.00
Sauteed Spinach
$7.00
Roasted Rosemary Potatoes
6.00

$Catering Salumi e Formaggio


Parma Prosciutto
$16.00
Aged 14 months.
Prosciutto San Daniele
$18.00
Aged 18 months. The king of prosciutto.
Soppressata Calabrese
$13.00
Spicy salami.
Parmigiano
$17.00
Parmigiano cheese, pears, Italian honey and caramelized walnuts.
Burrata
$17.00
Burrata cheese, sea salt, extra virgin olive oil, marinated artichokes and imported olives.
Chef's Choice Board
26.00
Chef's choice of meat, cheese, seasonal vegetables, focaccetta bread.

$Catering Antipasti


Catering Carpaccio
$68.00
Thin slices of cured filet mignon lightly drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon, capers and shaved Parmigiano topped with baby arugula.
Catering Ravioli di Zucca
$68.00
Homemade butternut squash ravioli sauteed in a browned sage butter sauce.
Catering Scampi Capri
$70.00
Shrimps, sauteed with garlic and chili flakes in a tomato lobster reduction sauce.
Catering Bella Mia
$62.00
Tray of meatballs in ragu topped with burrata.
Catering Calamari Fritti
$60.00
Tender crispy fried calamari served with a side of arrabbiata sauce.
Catering Fritto Misto
$72.00
Golden-fried shrimp, calamari and zucchini served with a side of arrabiata sauce.
Catering Bruschetta al Pomodoro
Homemade baked focaccia bread, Roma tomatoes, basil and garlic.
Catering Affettati e Formaggi
68.00
3 assorted Italian cheeses and 3 assorted salumi on a bed of arugula with pears, olives, walnuts and honey.

$Catering Salads


Catering Della Casa Salad
Mixed greens, tomatoes, mushrooms and shredded carrots, in a Italian herbs vinaigrette, topped with shaved Parmigiano
Catering Julius Caesar Salad
A traditional Caesar salad recipe in our house-made Caesar dressing served with Parmigiano, garlic croutons and shaved pecorino cheese.
Catering Julius Caesar Salad with Chicken
A traditional Caesar salad recipe in our house-made Caesar dressing served with Parmigiano, garlic croutons and shaved pecorino cheese.
Catering Julius Caesar Salad with Salmon
A traditional Caesar salad recipe in our house-made Caesar dressing served with Parmigiano, garlic croutons and shaved pecorino cheese.
Catering Julius Caesar Salad with Shrimp
A traditional Caesar salad recipe in our house-made Caesar dressing served with Parmigiano, garlic croutons and shaved pecorino cheese.
Catering Pere e Gorgonzola Salad
Mixed greens, organic pears, Gorgonzola Dolce, caramelized walnuts and raspberry vinaigrette.
Catering Fragole Salad
Mixed greens, roasted golden yellow beets, strawberries, caramelized walnuts and strawberry red wine vinaigrette.
Catering Heirloom Burrata Salad
$125.00
Heirloom tomatoes, carpaccio, arugula, Castelvetrano olives and fresh burrata.
Catering Caprese Salad
$75.00
Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil and Kalamata olives topped with extra virgin olive oil.
Catering Bread and Salsa Verde
20.00

$Catering Fresh Pastas


Catering Pappardelle Bolognese
Homemade meat ravioli in our Bolognese sauce.
Catering Pappardelle al Sugo D'Agenello
Ribbon-shaped pasta, slow-cooked braised lamb shoulder and shaved ricotta salata.
Catering Ravioletti Bolognese
Homemade meat ravioli in our Bolognese sauce.
Catering Radiatore con Pancetta
Homemade spinach pasta, Italian smoked pancetta, red onions, mushrooms and Marsala cream sauce.
Catering Ravioli D'Aragosta
Lobster, fennel, sherry reduction stuffed ravioli and vodka cream sauce.
Catering Tortelli di Carne
Braised short rib stuffed in a giant tortelloni and walnut porcini cream sauce.
Catering Tortellini di Pollo
Rosemary chicken stuffed tortellini served with green onion, shallots, tomatoes and vodka tomato cream sauce.
Catering Campanelle con Salmone
Homemade sun-dried tomatoes infused pasta fresh salmon and shallots sauteed in a vodka tomato cream sauce.
Catering Fusilli Napoli
Homemade lemon fusilli, garlic, parsley and jumbo shrimp in white wine lemon cream sauce.

Catering Pastas


Catering Penne Pesto
Penne in pesto sauce with sun-dried tomatoes.
Catering Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
$115.00
Original potato dumplings in a pomodoro, garlic and fresh basil sauce topped with fresh mozzarella.
Catering Spaghetti con Polpette
Spaghetti with homemade meatballs in a spicy tomato sauce.
Catering Penne Funghi e Salsicce
Italian sausage, mushrooms in a porcini and arugula cream sauce.
Catering Lasagna Napoletana
Original recipe, ricotta cheese, mini-meatballs, ragu, mozzarella and basil.
Catering Capellini Pomodoro
Angel hair pasta, garlic and fresh basil pomodoro sauce.
Catering Conchiglie Gamberi e Asparagi
Seashell pasta with shrimp, asparagus and tossed in a light lobster cream sauce.
Catering Spaghetti Vegetariani
Wheat spaghetti with vegetables sauteed in tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, garlic and basil.
Catering Rigatoni Toscana
Grilled chicken, sun-dried tomatoes and mushrooms with white wine cream sauce.
Catering Penne Norma
Penne pasta, sauteed eggplant and smoked mozzarella tomato basil sauce.

Catering Secondi


Catering Pollo Saltimbocca
Pan roasted chicken breasts, topped with fresh sage and San Daniele prosciutto, in a white wine sauce topped with smoked mozzarella.
Catering Pollo Parmigiana
Breaded boneless chicken breast topped with Asiago and Parmigiano with pomodoro sauce.
Catering Pollo Marsala
Pan roasted chicken breasts with portobello mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce.
Catering Pollo alla Lemone
Chicken medallions in a lemon capers cream sauce.
Catering Salmone al Ferri
Grilled salmon filet with rosemary lemon sauce.
Catering Gamberoni alla Brace
Grilled shrimps marinated in Italian herbs and served with linguine and a checca sauce.

Catering Sides


1/2 Tray of Sauteed Seasonal Vegetables
$30.00
1/2 Tray of Sauteed Spinach
$40.00
1/2 Tray of Sauteed Broccoli
$40.00
1/2 Tray of Sauteed Brussels Sprouts
$50.00
Sauteed in garlic, pancetta, sage butter.
1/2 Tray of Roasted Rosemary Potatoes
$30.00
Catering Meatball a la Carte
5.00
1 meatball.

$Miscellaneous

Please specify the amount you will need in the special instructions.
Catering Service Utensils
$5.00
Set of 2.
Catering Parmesan Cheese
Catering Red Pepper Flakes
Catering Napkins and Utensils

Catering (Archived)


Pasta
$44.00
Pollo Piccata
$56.00
Chicken breasts, lemon, capers, white wine sauce.
Tiramisu
$48.00
Dozen Cannoli
$20.00

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